Manchester United have reportedly sent scouts to watch a player dubbed as ‘one of the best young stars in world football’ – and the player himself has responded.
United adapted their transfer strategy in the summer to focus more on younger players following the acquisition of a minority stake in the club by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Leny Yoro, 18, arrived from Lille for a £50 million fee, although fans are yet to see him in competitive action for the club due to a metatarsal injury.
And on deadline day, the club completed the signing of little-known midfielder Sekou Kone, also 18, from Malian side Guidars.
Now, they are reportedly targeting yet another wonderkid.
According to Norwegian outlet TV 2 Sporten, United sent scouts to watch Rosenborg’s match against Lillestrom on Monday.
They were reportedly believed to be eyeing up midfielder Sverre Halseth Nypan, who started the game.
The 17-year-old, who was previously linked with Arsenal, has now responded to reports that United are interested in signing him in January.
He said (as per MUnitedFR): “I didn’t know about it. So I don’t really think about it.
“It will always be like that, so I don’t think about it. I have to learn to deal with it, and I think I have.”
United’s interest reportedly dates back to pre-season, where they experienced Nypan’s talents first hand.
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